Laboratory Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the general upkeep and maintenance of the laboratories includes routine cleaning house keeping and calibration of basic instruments. The incumbent will receive inspect sort and label client samples. Reagent ordering and delivering to the right be able to follow standard procedures communicate with all levels and a strong team player. Follow Training SOP for training and training records.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Major job duty is executing sample preparation and breakdown by tools ex. cutting scraping smashing crushing.
• Participate in maintain and calibration of basic instruments such as balance and water system as
• assigned by Metrology Manager calibrations according to established procedures.
• Cleaning of the lab and removing of all the waste containers
• Discard solvent waste acid waste cytotoxic waste in the lab
• Check and maintain the desiccators
• Maintain the fridge.
• Refill all the lab suppliers paper towel gloves
• Maintain and clean the fume hoods dissolution baths sonicators water bath and other instruments
• Cleaning the glassware
• Maintain equipment in good order and in compliance with SOPs
• Keep the work area clean and organized e.g. immediately clean up spills dispose of waste according to
• laboratory procedures remove expired reagents and chemicals
• Stage samples and work packages for release into the laboratory for testing
• Maintain clean and stocked workstations ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; hazardous waste
• disposal according to laboratory procedures glassware is appropriately handled and lab solutions are
• replaced.
• Maintain good housekeeping schedule and monitor housekeeping activities
• Follow pre-established laboratory cleaning schedules
• Refill all necessary chemicals reagent water.
• Perform other assigned lab duties as per required time intervals and within scope of skill and ability of the incumbent

Qualifications :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: High School Diploma

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Must be able to read understand and follow work instructions in a safe accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must be able to use basic types of computer software (Word & Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced highly professional environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time.
• Ensures full compliance with the companys Health & Safety Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct policies.
• Appropriate attitude constant vigilance attention to detail and following Training SOP for training and training records.

Pay Range $16.00-$21.00/ hour

Additional Information :

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance for full time employees.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time